AYNE 737 - Goal/Own Goal
The LIV episode, as the lads debate the last 5 years in golf, and where to now. Sliding into petty and ill-informed nonsense on WNBA, Sydney Sweeney and Hulk Hogan. This is GOG.
Jul 31, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 37
Are You Not Entertained?
Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans
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AYNE 736 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads discuss the good the bad and the downright ugly in sport. As always. From Nico Hulkenberg (and his wee girl), to Pat Stanton (and his dad), via penis insertions at Lazio, and shagger ball possession in the Club World Cup. The glory of Wimbledon and the struggles of the WNBA. Petty and ill-informed to the max.
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 36
AYNE 735 - Goal/Own Goal
“Fandom isn’t being nurtured anymore. It’s being mined.” New York Time June 25. The lads today discuss in their own way the challenges of an entire industry. Golf, soccer, baseball, MotoGP, F1, NBA, WNBA.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 35
AYNE 734 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Keith Wood
The Captain welcomes former Ireland captain and British & Irish Lion Keith Wood to his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on and off the field. And we discover his favourite sporting picnic items - that are kindly provided by Fortnum & Mason. This show is sponsored by TTB Sport.
Jun 19, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 34
AYNE 733 - Goal/Own Goal
On GOG this week the lads take a deep dive into the realities of football fandom. And why it makes for an impossible investment and asset class.
Jun 05, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 33
AYNE 732 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads discuss the usual combination of macro finance and fan banter. Racism in the WNBA, the real meaning of “tifo”, different kinds of tennis Italians, the crumbling business model of private equity. As well the usual nonsense. It’s GOG
May 22, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 32
AYNE 731 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Sir Andrew Strauss
In our brand new show, The Captain welcomes former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss to join him at his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on and off the field. And we discover his favourite Picnic items - kindly provided by Fortnum & Mason. This show is sponsored by TTB Sport.
May 15, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 31
AYNE 730 - Goal/Own Goal
The "Shithousery" Episode. From Everton blue flares, to Gooner music at Tottenham. Boxing, to Wrighty refusing apologies. And everyone having a laugh at the French league. It’s GOG.
May 08, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 30
AYNE 729 - Goal/Own Goal
The Rory Episode. It was inevitable that the lads would have a vigorous “debate” over the definition of the word “choker.” This show doesn’t disappoint.
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 29
AYNE 728 - Goal/Own Goal
GOG is back to call it all as it is. No punches pulled. Thinking differently. The world is the most volatile it has been for decades. What does that mean for sport?
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 28
AYNE 727 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Grant Williams
On The Captain’s Table this week we welcome Grant Williams onto the show. And what a way to sign off the final show to be hosted on the Rive Gauche. We talk Fulham FC. Golf. Basketball. And have a lot of laughs.
Apr 03, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 27
AYNE 726 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads look at our world (of sport and investment) and ask the very scary question.. “Is the established narrative accurate?" Eddie Jordan, Ratcliffe, religion in sport both serious and comical, PE heading into a wall, the overvaluation of Apple+. And OnlyFans. So so much.
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 26
AYNE 725 - Goal/Own Goal
As our world (of sport) flaps uncontrollably out of control (worse than Pep without Rodri), our two old men give you the conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 7Ep. 25
AYNE 724 - Goal/Own Goal
This week our boys attempt to explain nihilism in sport and finance markets. In lighter moments there are the usual laughs and pettiness on the Super Bowl, Ye, Montoya, Kings League, and those poor investors into French football. Surf’s Up.
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 24
AYNE 723 - Goal/Own Goal
Grant and Roger take an extended look at all the madness in our world of sport, and beyond. Money, Demographics and Geopoltics. And as always. A few belly laughs.
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 23
AYNE 722 - Goal/Own Goal
GOG makes its return in 2025. An hour of observing the world of sport from the surreal to the serious. David Lynch would be proud.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 22
AYNE 721 - Goal/Own Goal
Grant and Roger with the wrap-up Goal Own Goal of the year. Merry Christmas.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 21
AYNE 720 - The Groundsmen's End of Year Conversation (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
Today the Groundsmen reflect on the last year, indeed the last six, to ask where is the industry of sport. Can it be saved? Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 20
AYNE 719 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads once again give their unfiltered view on the events in the world of sport. From Jay Leno to Jaguar, Tyson to Tottenham. Donner McGregor and darts. Stay humble.
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 19
AYNE 718 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mike McCarley (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
On the show this week we welcome Mike McCarley, the CEO and Founder of TGL, the new indoor golf league that launches on ESPN in January 2025 - a new golf innovation backed by the might of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. With the game of golf looking to both stabilise after a tumultuous few years and a sport looking for new audiences, is this the answer golf has been waiting for? Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 18
AYNE 717 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads today talk about sports documentaries, with passion. From Ali in Zaire to the World Series. “You can’t write it, you can’t touch, you can only feel it”. And a small mention of the US election
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 17
AYNE 716 - The Captain's Table - Wendy Becker (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
On The Captain’s Table this month, we are joined by Wendy Becker, the Chair of Logitech and non-executive director of GSK. One of the most versatile global business leaders of the past 30 years. She shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and her personal love of cooking. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
Nov 07, 2024•38 min•Season 7Ep. 16
AYNE 715 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads get emotional about two of the most traditional of sports; cricket and baseball. One a fantastic goal; the other absolutely not. Get the hankies. And all the rest of the usual chat and hilarity. One of the best ever GOGs.
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 15
AYNE 714 - Groundsmen Conversations - Ryan Spoon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
The Groundsmen meet Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sport, to discuss everything around sport media and content. How do you run a successful publisher in 2024, from content strategy to monetisation? So educational. Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 14
AYNE 713 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads are back for GOG and discuss the realities behind women’s football in Como, Nadal and Neeskens, Richard Masters’s chances of surviving, and who the next England coach.
Oct 17, 2024•58 min•Season 7Ep. 13
AYNE 712 - The Captain's Table - Baroness Rona Fairhead (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
On The Captain’s Table we are joined by Baroness Rona Fairhead, the former Chair of the BBC Trust and the Financial Times Group and current chair of RS Group. One of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years, she shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
Oct 10, 2024•44 min•Season 7Ep. 12
AYNE 711 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads this week let rip on Vince McMahon, P Diddy, Le Bron, Man United, RFK jr, Strictly, Nike wokeness, the Carabao and FA Cups, and the ECB. Rants and belly laughs for everyone.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 11
AYNE 710 - Groundsmen Conversations - Sandford Loudon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
The Groundsmen this week meet one of the most interesting and experienced operators in corporate finance. Sandford Loudon of Oakvale gives an exceptionally articulate and erudite overview of the nexus between capital and sport. This is really really good. And we have a very high bar on all this stuff. Brought to you by Web 3 Sports Ventures.
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 10
AYNE 709 - Goal/Own Goal
The sports industry is in Como this week, as in the lake, and Roger does indeed seem to be recording this in the middle of the night, under water!!! Todays show arguably the best GOG of the year.
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 9
AYNE 708 - The Captain's Table - Jean-Francois van Boxmeer (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
On The Captain’s Table we are joined Jean-Francois van Boxmeer, Chairman of Vodafone and one of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International
Sep 12, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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